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Brixton inspires new fashion label Bianca Saunders
Bianca Saunders started working in Brixton as part of a 3-month residency series run by Brixton Village. Born and raised in London Bianca recently...
Album of the week: Treasures Untold by Tom Brosseau
Each week our music editor Dave Randall picks an album (with a local connection) you need to hear …
Reclaiming their streets: SW9 Street Champions
We have all been added to street WhatsApp groups, meeting neighbours for potentially the first time. One such group in Brixton, initially set up...
Let us spray – Brixton’s spirited murals
Medya Gungor considers the significance of local murals and the latest that are emerging through the pandemic
Some obvious and others secretive, the art murals...
Local writer Simon Lewis on his new film Four Kids &...
Jessica Dyer catches up with local writer Simon Lewis during lockdown to hear about the new film he has written, what it's like working...
Film of the week: Day One Komonopromo by Keith...
It’s the 10th anniversary of Day One Komonopromo which won Brixton director Keith Musaman Morton an award at the NYC international Independent Film Festival....
Start the weekend with a bespoke Bloody Mary
Staying at home means you can make the perfect bloody mary. Abby Jones explains
A bloody mary is certainly one to split the crowd, but,...
Appeal for foster carers – become a local hero
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Lambeth Council are appealing for local heroes to step forward and become foster carers. During Fostering Fortnight (till 31 May) the...
Artwork of the Week
Born in Accra, Ghana in 1984, Amoako Boafo has recently shot to global artistic celebrity. He studied art at the Ghanatt College of Art...
Food: find it, know it, enjoy it, share it
Abby Jones reflects on food, lockdown and the future
Sophia Lauren once said: “Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti”. I have been reflecting on...
Mental Health Week: Have your say on Lambeth services
This week is mental health awareness week. The Mental Health Foundation has some tips for looking after your health at home, and you can...
Album of the week: Sistahs by Big Joanie
Each week our music editor Dave Randall picks an album (with a local connection) you need to hear …
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Big Joanie describe themselves as Black...
Brixton’s Errol Linton releases new album
Music editor Dave Randall talks to Brixton resident and performer Errol Linton about his new album
There are some advantages to conducting interviews remotely in the...
Growing for your community
Incredible Edible Lambeth (IEL) is running two schemes that recognise the difficulty of growing outdoors during the coronavirus lockdown. ‘Growing for your Community’ is...
Take it off the chin – at home
Struggling with DIY hair and beard trimming? Brixton’s London Barberhood is here to help.
One of the longest-established traders in Pop Brixton, the barbers are...
Art4Space finds creative ways to connect
Art4Space are delivering three creative programmes during the London lockdown; Art in a Box, Creative videos from home and #MyWishDish. Julie Norburn Art4Space managing...